Which place is cheaper, Oranjestad or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bali or Oranjestad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bali and Oranjestad can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Oranjestad?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Aruba, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Aruba.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $79Oranjestad $337
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, while the average daily cost in Oranjestad is $337. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bali and Oranjestad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37Oranjestad $188
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Oranjestad $376
Compare Hotels in Bali and Oranjestad
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Oranjestad? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bali Hotel Prices and Oranjestad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.14Oranjestad $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $50
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $82
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Sea Walker Under Water Experience With Hotel Transfer: $35
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing Adventure, Donut Boat with Transfer: $67
- Bali Sea Walker, Parasailing, Banana Boat, Jet Ski with Transfer: $81
- Bali Snorkeling: Blue Lagoon &Tanjung Jepun with Lunch & Transfer: $40
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $64
- Bali Sunrise Horseback Ride at Beach with Hotel Transfer: $73
- Bali to/from Gili Air: Fast Boat with Optional Bali Transfer: $44
- Bangsal Harbour to Kuta Lombok Private Transfer: $39
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oranjestad
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Oranjestad:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad:
- Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer: $22
- Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel: $68
- Aruba Oranjestad Queen Airport (AUA): Transfer to island: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Oranjestad?
Prices for flights to both Oranjestad and Bali change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBali $32Oranjestad $108
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.12
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.27
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Lunch for 2$8.05
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Dinner for 2$8.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- Uluwatu Walking Sunset Tour with Kecak Fire Dance and Dinner: $34
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- Nusa Dua: Bali Cooking Class Spice Herb Garden Visit-Free Pick Up: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Nusa Dua Beachfront Bali Cooking Class, Market Tour, Free Pick Up: $54
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Authentic Balinese Cooking Classes: $63
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Ubud Slow Afternoon with Balinese Cooking Class: $75
- Romantic Seafood Dinner Jimbaran beach include Transfers: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.75Oranjestad $91
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$49
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Ultimate Water Sports Experience at Tanjung Benoa: $7.80
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $8.00
- Uluwatu Temple Entrance and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $8.00
- Skip-the-Line: Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket (First Session): $8.66
- Legendary Barong Cave ATV Experience in Sukawati Bali: $9.07
- Bali Jetski Watersport Package Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $10
- Karang Boma Cliff Sunset Kecak Dance Hidden Gem Experience: $11
- Kecak Fire Dance Ticket at Melasti Beach: $11
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak Fire Dance Performance Ticket Karang Boma at Uluwatu: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Private Uluwatu Sunset & Kecak Dance with Skip-the-Line Tickets: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Oranjestad
Here are a few typical costs in Oranjestad for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental$25
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Horseback Riding Tour$70
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Golf$124
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$98
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Aruba: Guided Countryside Exploration Tour: $45
- 3-Hour Aruba Highlights Guided Tour: $49
- Half-Day Aruba Island Tour with Top Attractions: $55
- Aruba: Beach Hopping Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Meet the Animals of Aruba Tour: $57
- Discover the Island of Aruba: 4-Hour Bus Tour & Snorkel: $59
- Full-Day Aruba History and Landmarks Tour: $69
- Aruba Downtown Historic And Cultural Walking Tour: $75
- Sunset Party Bus tour with Champagne toast on the beach.: $77
- Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure: $89
- Aruba: North Coast EZ Raider Adventure: $95
- Mangel Halto and Baby Beach Snorkeling Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.88Oranjestad $31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Oranjestad, we can see that Oranjestad is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia and Oranjestad is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Oranjestad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad than you might in Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Oranjestad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Oranjestad?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Oranjestad. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Oranjestad, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.